Not much has happened as of late in the discussion of bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship as current talks are in a “suspended animation” for the time being. Don Layton, former CEO of Freddie Mac, explores where conservatorship stands and what needs to happen in order for it to end.
Read More »FHFA Requests Input on its Strategic Plan
The Plan, covering 2022-2026, will serve as a roadmap for the agency overseeing the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and GSEs.
Read More »Five Star Announces Its 2022 Editorial Advisory Board
Panel of experts will help advise, guide, and shape the course of Five Star’s publications in the year ahead.
Read More »Consumer Sentiment Toward Housing Softens
Younger households are growing more pessimistic with concerns of rising home prices and the future trajectory of mortgage rates.
Read More »Home Price Appreciation Will Moderate in 2022
Fannie Mae has made a series of predictions for the housing market and the economy as a whole in 2022. Click through to see the predictions.
Read More »Is It Time to Cap the Conforming Loan Limit?
Last November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the annual change of the conforming limit, which limits the price at which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are allowed ...
Read More »Fannie Mae Examines Appraisal Inequality
In breaking down 1.8 million appraisals over 2019-2020, the GSE investigates divergent appraisal values among Black and white borrowers.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Rise, as Affordability Concerns Linger
A rise in rates over the last week did not stop the charge of conventional purchase applications, as prospective buyers locked in rate before even more drastic increases.
Read More »Fannie Mae Launches Online Tool for Homebuyers
Preparing consumers for all stages of the mortgage and buying process, Fannie Mae announced the launch of HomeView, the company's new online homeownership education course. Available free of ...
Read More »Now Is the Time to Readdress Conforming Loan Limits
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced its annual change to the conforming loan limit for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs). For 2022, it was announced that the limit increased by 18% to $647,200, ...
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